At a private college, students receive lots of personal attention inside and outside the classroom. That means smaller, more engaging classes, more feedback from professors, and more opportunities to connect with classmates outside of class. It means that students at private colleges graduate faster than students at public institutions and persist in pursuing challenging majors. Studying the liberal arts prepares grads to pursue their dreams.

60% of students who begin in STEM fields at smaller private colleges stay in STEM fields, compared to 41% at regional public universities.